machame 6 days kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro 6 Days Trekking via Machame Route Tour Itinerary, Utmost Expeditions provide the best Kilimanjaro Trekking tour Packages in Tanzania at affordable cost, Climbing Kilimanjaro through the Machame Route in 6 Days is pretty beautiful but is highly recommended for hikers with experience with hiking, There is also an Optional 7 Days Machame Route Trekking which Utmost Expeditions is strongly recommending for acclimatization to people with no experience with mountain Climbing, book your Kilimanjaro Tour Package at the best rates.

6 DAYS MACHAME PROGRAM

Arrival
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred for overnight accommodation. Your head guide will meet you for your briefing, gear check and arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need.
Day 1: Machame Gate, Hike to Machame Camp
Machame Route climb 6 days The drive from Moshi / Arusha to Machame Gate takes about 45 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. We depart the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. At lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach the Machame Camp.
Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 3050m/9950ft
Distance: 11km/7mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest Meals: LD


Day 2: Machame Hut (camp) to Shira Camp
After breakfast we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite.
Elevation: 2850m/9350ft to 3750m/12,300ft
Distance: 5km/3mi
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
From the Shira Plateau we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev 4600m/15,090ft). Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
Elevation: 3750m/12,300ft to 3900m/12795ft
Distance: 10km/6mi Walking
Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert


Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
After breakfast and your daily medical checkup, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall (elev 4250m/13,900ft), through the Karanga Valley (elev 4050m/13,250ft) to the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp with views of the summit in the distance.
Elevation: 3900m/12795ft to 4650m/15,256ft
Distance: 9km/6mi
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa! From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain.
Elevation: 4650m/15,256ft to 5895m/19,340ft Down to 3090m/10,150ft
Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Moshi
After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). Karibu Adventure vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes)
Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
Distance: 10km/6m
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Forest.
Meals: BLD (Full board accommodation)

MAP OF MACHAME ROUTE